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feeler Synonyms

Another word for feeler

Choosing another word for feeler depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A slender, flexible sensory organ on the head of an insect, crustacean, or other animal, used for testing things by touch or detecting odors; an antenna, tentacle, or whisker.

Usage Example

"The beetle used its long feelers to navigate along the dark forest floor."

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antenna
Strong
tentacle
whisker
palp
barbel

• noun (Context 2)

A tentative proposal, remark, or inquiry made to ascertain the views, attitudes, or intentions of others (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"She put out a few feelers to see if any rival firms were hiring senior engineers."

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trial balloon
Strong
probe
overture
sounding
inquiry

• noun (Context 3)

A thin strip of metal of precise thickness used for measuring narrow gaps or clearances between mechanical parts; a feeler gauge.

Usage Example

"The mechanic slid a metal feeler gauge between the spark plug electrodes to check the gap."

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feeler gauge
thickness gauge

• Nearby Words

feedlot
feel
feelable
feeler
feeler gauge
feelgood
feeling

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Feeler. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/feeler
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